During the first quarter of 2026, Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab was under the ownership of Clarendon Memorial Hospital, as documented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The home, based in Clarendon County, has been managed by Clarendon Memorial Hospital since Sep. 30, 2005.
The facility operates as a non-profit organization.
Over that timeframe, Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab received a CMS overall rating of two, which falls below the state average for nursing homes in South Carolina of 3.0. CMS assessments reflect key factors including results from health inspections, staffing ratios, and resident care quality.
Data from the period show the nursing home had an average daily census of 82.3 residents and 88 available beds. The facility is not currently hospital-based.
In the first quarter of 2026, Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab incurred one fine totaling $4,017 and had one penalty recorded.
Clarendon County, South Carolina, had a total of two non-profit nursing homes.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that the nation’s older adult population is rising as the number of children decreases. Between 2020 and 2024, the 65-and-older group grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the past century, the older adult population expanded significantly, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 analysis estimates that close to half of this demographic, or about 28 million people, are likely to require long-term services and support. The findings further project that more than a third could ultimately need the level of care provided by nursing homes.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Marion Nursing Facility | Clarendon Memorial Hospital | Non profit – Other | 4 | 72.6 |
| Pocotaligo River Health And Rehab | Clarendon Memorial Hospital | Non profit – Other | 2 | 82.3 |
This article includes information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Source data is available here.
